NEW HAVEN - U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3,
today applauded the West Haven Veterans Affairs Medical Center,
where she received an update from Director of the VA CT Healthcare
System, Gerald F. Culliton on how they are meeting
recommendations issued by the VA’s Inspector General in February.
DeLauro and Culliton
discussed the report and its recommendations shortly after it was issued.
“Many thanks go out to Director Culliton and all
the employees and patients who took time to share their perspective," DeLauro said in a release.
"We
had a very good meeting and I applaud them for their efforts to ensure
our veterans have the best care possible. The
brave men and women who served our country so ably deserve the absolute
best treatment. It is critical that they get it from the doctors and
nurses who treat them at the West Haven VA Medical Center.
“I was pleased to hear from Director Culliton that
the IG has accepted the VA’s action plan," DeLauro said. "They have gone above and
beyond the IG’s recommendations, particularly in the areas of
environmental management services and ventilation. They
are making constant improvements and I will continue to work with
Director Culliton to ensure the best possible care for Connecticut’s
veterans.
DeLauro and Culliton also discussed the national VA
patient-scheduling controversy.
The West Haven Center has had both an
IG evaluation and an internal VA audit, neither of which showed
significant scheduling issues. The internal audit
applauded the West Haven VA Center for carrying out recommended best
practices.
“The VA scheduling controversy that has impacted
medical centers nationally is deplorable, and must be addressed swiftly
and effectively, " DeLauro said.
"Fortunately, it has not been an issue in West Haven. I
give Director Culliton and his staff credit
for their focus on patient care, just as it should be.”
This is a press release from DeLauro's office.
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